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Thomas, John Wesley – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 24th US Colored Infantry

John Wesley Thomas – 24th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45897592   NAID File Unit: 45897589     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 24th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  24 infantry

ID: 19453655

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 14, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norristown

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45897592

NAID File Unit: 45897589

Microform: M1823

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